About us:
Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube. Our channel has over 10 million subscribers, tens of millions of views per episode and is still growing strong. Our studio is filled with incredibly talented and passionate artists that are determined to change the way animation is produced and treated in the industry. Our latest IP; Digital Circus, has amassed over 300 million views on the pilot alone and we have a lot more still to come.
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Job Information:
We are looking for an innovative and initiative-driven HR Manager to expand and improve the HR department of our rapidly expanding team. You will be working across a range of HR functions, with a focus on working alongside the General Manager and executive team to find top-tier talent; manage team morale, culture, and conflicts; and drive the training and development of our employees.
At Glitch Productions, we value passion and innovation, and foster a creative, diverse environment where every team member gets the chance to make their mark. This role would suit any candidate looking for a fast-paced and challenging role that lets them influence the development of a rapidly changing industry.
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Your duties will include:​
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Supporting the growth of our rapidly expanding team by scouting and recruiting top-tier and uniquely talented individuals.
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Work across departments to promote teamwork, adherence to company values, and resolve interpersonal conflicts with the aim of maintaining company goals.
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Planning, organising, and implementing development workshops across various ‘soft-skill’ topics in order to improve the performance of the middle management team.
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Creating and implementing development plans for employees, and working alongside them to achieve set KPIs.
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Advising the executive team on HR initiatives and policies to fill any gaps in current HR practices.
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Support the health and satisfaction of staff through mediation, check-ins, policy adherence, and wellbeing programs.
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Organising team building events and employee benefit programs to improve team morale and bonding.
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Light admin work.
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The ideal candidate will have:
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Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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An understanding or experience with the arts, animation, gaming, and/or ‘internet nerd’ culture.
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Knowledge and experience with HRIS.
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Conflict management skills and knowledge of mediation techniques.
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Have an outgoing attitude with a desire to break the mould and innovate in a young industry.
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Be extremely organised and have a strong work ethic.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
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Consistently strong problem-solving skills, as well as the capability to work in a disciplined manner and to make timely, well-thought-out decisions.
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Bonus Skills/Attributes:
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Office Management.
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Basic bookkeeping.
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What We Offer
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A competitive starting salary with reviews every 6 months.
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A flexible work arrangement and schedule, with options for work from home and flexi-hours.
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A relaxed and fun office environment where individual input is valued.
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Regular work functions and free entry to conventions and events.
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Relocation assistance for workers wishing to move to Sydney.
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Close to public transport in the heart of Parramatta CBD.
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Paid for gym memberships.
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Regular company breakfasts/lunches.
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A diverse team that values independent input and career development.
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Our values
Glitch Productions has an art-first mindset. Regardless of which team we’re in, every single team member’s core mission is to create the best art possible, and delight our audience that has given us so much. We achieve this mission through our values:
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Passion: First and foremost, every team member has a passion for the work we do and why we do it. It’s what allows us to contribute our creative energy, pitch new concepts, and give everything we make a personal touch that resonates with our fans.
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Innovation: From cobbling together sets in a living room, to inventing new pipelines using breakthrough technology, we have always had a focus on innovation and new ideas. We always try to push the boundaries of our industry and keep things fresh and exciting for both the team and our audience.
Teamwork: Animation takes a big team of incredibly talented people and everyone is always ready to pitch in and lend a hand. We believe that our diversity and range of skills are what allows us to create works none of us could do on our own.
Integrity: Our integrity is the heart of our core mission. It’s what allows us to do right for our projects and for each other.